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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Gross Goodwill | $ 3,861 | $ 3,864
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (1,970) | (1,970)
Net Goodwill | 1,891 | 1,894
Other | (5) |
Additions | 2 |
Net Goodwill | 1,891 | 1,894
Cabinets and Related Products [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Gross Goodwill | 240 | 240
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (59) | (59)
Net Goodwill | 181 | 181
Other |  |
Additions |  |
Net Goodwill | 181 | 181
Plumbing Products [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Gross Goodwill | 539 | 544
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (340) | (340)
Net Goodwill | 199 | 204
Other | (5) |
Additions |  |
Net Goodwill | 199 | 204
Installation and Other Services [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Gross Goodwill | 1,806 | 1,806
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (762) | (762)
Net Goodwill | 1,044 | 1,044
Other |  |
Additions |  |
Net Goodwill | 1,044 | 1,044
Decorative Architectural Products [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Gross Goodwill | 294 | 294
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (75) | (75)
Net Goodwill | 219 | 219
Other |  |
Additions |  |
Net Goodwill | 219 | 219
Other Specialty Products [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Gross Goodwill | 982 | 980
Accumulated Impairment Losses | (734) | (734)
Net Goodwill | 248 | 246
Other |  |
Additions | 2 |
Net Goodwill | $ 248 | $ 246

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